Hijab Archives

Christians, Muslims sign MOU on wearing of hijabs in schools

Jun 18, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Muslims and Christians in the country have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) which allows female Muslim learners to wear hijabs in public and Christian-owned schools. The development follows recent ugly scenes where Muslim learners… ...

CSEC calls on govt to ensure access to education for children

Nov 11, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has called on government to make a policy on the issue of dressing code in schools saying some rules on dressing infringe on access on education. CSEC Chairperson Moses… ...

Girls should not be denied education for wearing hijab – United Nations

Nov 06, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The United Nations (UN) has called for religious tolerance and respect for human rights in Malawi saying girls should not be denied access to education for wearing hijab. United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms. Maria Jose… ...

Row over hijab hits Balaka school

Oct 23, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A dispute over the Muslim headscarf has led to suspension of classes at M’manga Community Day and M’manga Primary schools in Balaka. Students at the schools have not been learning over the past four weeks… ...